Tarzan of the Apes

Name: Tarzan of the Apes
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

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A marooned couple perish in a tropical jungle, leaving an orphaned infant who is adopted and reared by apes; he develops extraordinary physical skills and animal cunning, later encountering other humans and learning language and reading from stranded artifacts, which confront him with questions of identity and civilization. Confrontations with hunters, rival tribes, and distant settlements test his loyalties. The narrative traces his struggle between inherited social status and the primitive world that forged him, exploring themes of nature versus nurture, the emergence of reason, and the costs and contradictions of contact between jungle life and modern society.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.